John Crane RPS44 is a packing designed for paper refiners. Made from expanded PTFE (with encapsulated graphite) and polyamide yarns, this packing is designed to handle high axial and radial shaft movement. In addition to paper refiners, this packing works extremely well on agitators, mixers, and hydropulpers.

The resiliency of this packing, made possible by the addition of internally braided rubber cords, allows for increased sealability on rotating equipment with excessive shaft runout.

RPS44
A combination of John Crane C1065CGF and 1349 provides an abrasion-resistant and resilient packing. Expanded PTFE with encapsulated graphite is used as the base yarn, with the polyamide yarn braided into the outside corners.

Applications
RPS44 is a resilient packing designed to handle high shaft runout and axial movement. In addition to refiners, this packing works well in other pulp and paper applications, including agitators, mixers, pulpers, and digesters.

Standard Sizes
RPS44 is available in standard cross-section sizes from 1/2" to 1-1/2" in 1/8" increments. Standard five-ring sets with a lantern ring are available to fit most OEM refiners.